Chapter 4

QUILTS #2

How to Combine Units to Form a Block . . .

Join 1 white and 2 print No. 4 units to each side of No. 5 unit. Join a white No. 1 unit to each corner. Complete block as shown.

Setting the Quilt . . . For Single Size, set 7 x 10 blocks. For Double Size, set 9 x 10 blocks.

Quilting . . . Quilt all units Vs inch away from all seams. Quilt center of No. 5 unit to form a nine patch. Bind all edges.

Each 11-inch block is made up of 5 units. Unit No. 1 is a rectangle 1x7 inches; Unit No. 2 is a rectangle 1x5 inches; Unit No. 3 is a rect­angle 1x3 inches; Unit No. 4 is a 1-inch square and Unit No. 5 is a 3-inch square.

Red Cross

The cross unit is the basic feature of this beau­tiful but simple-to-make quilt. While it is the choice of the expert, it is easy enough for the beginner.

Allow for Seams

Materials: For Single Size, 77 x 110 inches: 8V2 yards of white polka dot and 41/2 yards of red print fabric. For Double Size, 931/2 x 110 inches: IO1/2 yards of white polka dot and 7 yards of red print fabric. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.
See pages 54, 55 and 56 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . .. Unit No. 1: 8 print, 5 polka dot. Unit No. 2: 12 polka dot. Unit No. 3: 4 polka dot. Unit No. 4:" 4 print. For Single Size, multiply the above numbers by 35. For Double Size, multiply the above numbers by 42.

How to Combine Units to Form a Block ...

Make a nine patch with 5 polka dot and 4 print No. 1 units. Complete block as shown.

Setting the Quilt. . . For Single Size, make 5 strips each with 7 blocks divided by 51/2-inch strips of polka dot. Join these strips together with 51/2-inch polka dot strips (see quilt). For Double Size, make 6 strips each with 7 blocks and complete as for Single Size (see quilt).

Quilting . . . Quilt 1/8inch away from all seams. Bind edges with red print. Each 11-inch block is made up of 4 units. Unit No. 1 is a 2-inch square; Unit No. 2 is half of Unit No. 1; Unit No. 3 is a quarter of Unit No. 1; Unit No. 4 is a rectangle 2x6 inches.

Star and Crescent

The Star and Crescent design was a favorite of Pennsylvania Dutch women who delighted to show their skill with the needle. The quilt illustrated was made in Franklin County, New York, over ninety years ago.

Materials: For Single Size, 73 x 105 inches: 11 yards of white and 7 yards of blue polka dot. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread. Each block is made of 4 different kinds of units. Patterns are given for half of Unit No. 1, all of Unit Nos. 2 and 3 and half of Unit No. 4.

See pages 54, 55 and 56 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . . . Unit No. 1: (a diamond) 4 polka dot. Unit No. 2: (half diamond and first curved end) 4 white. Unit No. 3: (crescent) 4 polka dot. Unit No. 4: (corner piece) 4 white.

For a spread 73 x 105 inches make 5x7 blocks (illustration shows only 5x6 blocks—1 more row of blocks was added to the length to make it fit the standard size single bed).

How to Combine Units to Form a Block . . .

Alternate No. 1 and No. 2 Units as shown. Sew a No. 3 Unit to each No. 2 Unit. Sew No. 4 Units to Nos. 1 and 3 Units as shown.

Setting the Quilt . . . See general directions on page 55.

Quilting . . . Make 3 lines of quilting on each No. 2 Unit following the outline, spacing them evenly apart. Make 2 rows of quilting around each No. 3 Unit 1/4inch apart. Make a pattern of the small leaf shown, and quilt 9 in each corner. When quilting is completed, bind all edges with polka dot. 

Basket of Flowers

The basket pattern is another popular quilt pattern with several variations. Here, too, the design is most effective when colorful prints are used for the basket and plain white for the background.

Allow for Seams

Materials: For Single Size, 72 x 114 inches: 3 yards of white, 2 yards of orange print and 4 yards of contrasting color printed fabrics. For Double Size, 100 x 114 inches: 51/2 yards of white, 4 yards of orange print, 6 yards of con­trasting color printed fabrics. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.

Note: Scraps may be used if desired. See pages 54, 55 and 56 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . . . Unit No. 1: 1 orange print. Unit No. 2: 2 white. Unit No. 3: 1 white. Unit No. 4: 2 or­ange print, 7 white, 16 print.

For Single Size, multiply the above numbers by 28. For Double Size, multiply the above numbers by 42. For Single Size, cut 28 white squares each 101/2 inches. For Double Size, cut 42 white squares, each 101/2 inches.

How to Combine Units to Form a Block . . . Join 3 print No. 4 units to long side of No. 1 unit. Join 4 print No. 4 units between the 3 No. 4 units. Join 2 orange print No. 4 units to each side of No. 1 unit at base. Join No. 3 unit to base of these 2 orange print No. 4 units. Join a white No. 2 unit to each side of No. 1 and No. 4 units. Complete block as shown.

Setting the Quilt.. . For Single Size, set diag­onally 4x7 blocks, having a row of white blocks between each row of patchwork. Finish sides with half blocks of white and corners with quarter blocks. For Double Size, set 6 x 7 blocks.

First Border . . . Using No. 4 unit, piece bor­der as shown to fit each side. Complete corners with white square.

Second Border . . . Cut a 2V2-inch strip of white for each side, 4 inches longer than meas­urement of each side. Sew to First Border, mitering corners.

Quilting . . . Quilt 1/8 inch away from all seams. Quilt white blocks and triangles as de­sired. Bind all edges.

Cross and Crown

The names and designs of the quilts were often expressions of the things which closely touched the daily lives of the makers. This is one of the most attractive designs for which religion furnished the inspiration.

Materials: For Single Size, 72 x 108 inches:  yards of white, 51/2 yards of royal blue, 4 yards of yellow print. For Double Size, 96 x 108 inches: make 72 blocks set 8x9. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.

Each block is made of 7 different units. Pat­terns are given for Unit Nos. 1, 2, 3 (inside each other) and 4. Unit Nos. 5, 6, and 7 are respectively a 2-inch square, a 2 x 4 inch rect­angle, and a 27/8-inch square. See general directions on pages 54, 55 and 56.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . .. Unit No. 1: (small triangle) 8 yellow print and 8 white. Unit No. 2: (medium triangle)
8 yellow print. Unit No. 3: (large triangle)
4 white. Unit No. 4: (point of cross) 4 royal
blue. Unit No. 5: (2-inch square) 4 white.Unit No. 6: (2x4 inch rectangle) 4 white. Unit No. 7: (27/8-inch square) 1 royal blue,  For Single Size, multiply the above numbers by 54. For Double Size, multiply above num­bers by 72.

How to Combine Units to Form a Block ..,
Sew a No. 4 unit to each side of No. 7 unit. Sew a No. 3 unit between No. 4 units on each side. Sew No. 6 units to No. 3 units. Sew a white and a print No. 1 unit to a No. 2 unit to form a square. Sew one side of this square to a No. 6 unit and adjacent side to a No. 4 unit. Make 7 more squares like this and sew in place as shown. Complete block with No. 5 units.

Setting the Quilt . . . See general directions on page 55.

Quilting . .. Quilt No. 4 units in straight rows (quilting lines are carried across No. 7 unit). Quilt all other units 1/8inch away from seams. Quilt a cross on all No. 3 and No. 5 units and 2 crosses on No. 6 units as shown. When com­pleted bind edges with royal blue.

Sunflower Allow for Seams

Materials: For Single Size, 73 x 109 inches: 8 yards of white, 1 1/2 yards of purple and 6 yards of print fabric. For Double Size, 91 x 109 inches: 11 yards of white, 2 yards of purple and 7 1/2 yards of print fabric. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.
See pages 54, 55 and 56 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block ... Unit No. 1:4 white. Unit No. 2: 20 white. Unit No. 3: 20 print. Unit No. 4: 1 purple.

For Single Size, multiply the above numbers by 24. For Double Size, multiply the above numbers by 30.

How to Combine Units to Form a Block . ..
Join the long sides of the print No. 3 units to form a circle. Applique No. 4 unit to center. Complete block as shown.

Setting the Quilt... For Single Size, set 4 x 6 blocks, having a 1-inch strip of purple between blocks (see quilt). Fill in corners with a white square. For Double Size, set 5 x 6 blocks.

Quilting . . . Quilt 1/8 inch away from all seams. Quilt white units as desired. Make a piping of white for all edges. Then bind edges with purple. Each 17-inch block is made up of 4 units. Pat­terns are given for Units No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3. Unit No. 4 is a circle 33/4 inches in diameter.

APPLIQUE

Applique differs from patchwork in that the units are hemmed to another piece of cloth in order to form a design, instead of being pieced together. Although most quilts are made either of patches or applique, there are some which combine both.

HOW TO MAKE PATTERNS
See page 54

STEMS
Use bias strips, 1 1/2inches wide, folded twice as shown in Fig. A.

APPLYING DESIGNS

To apply the design in its correct position, crease the block to provide guide lines for placing the design.
Fig. 1. Fold in half and crease with thumb nail.
Fig. 2. Unfold and fold in the opposite direc­tion and crease.
Fig. 3. Fold from corner to corner.
Fig. 4. Fold from corner to corner in the oppo­site direction.
Fig. 5. Shows the creases made by the various folds.

All designs are applied in relation to the cen­ter and to the lines which have been creased. Leaf ends are tucked under stems, stem ends are covered with buds or flowers, and all raw ends are turned under. When applying a curved unit, baste 1/8 inch away from outside edge and pull slightly to form curved edge; or clip well into the fold on the curves to make the pieces lie flat.

When entire design has been basted in place, sew around the edge with small, invisible stitches, taking care not to pull stitches too tightly because this puckers the material.

Rose of Sharon

The Rose of Sharon was a favorite bride's quilt. The name was taken from the Song of Solomon in the Bible. I am the Rose of Sharon And the lily of the valleys. As the lily among the thorns So is my love among the daughters.

97x121 finches

Materials: 1/2 yard of rose print, 1 yard of rose, 1/2 yard of pink print, 7 yards of green print, 1/2 yard of gold and 11 1/2 yards of white 39 inches wide. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.

Each block is made up of 7 units. Patterns are given for half of Unit Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4; Unit Nos. 5 and 6 are inside each other. Unit No. 7 is complete. See pages 54-56 and 78 for directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block .. . Unit No. 1: (center of flower) 1 gold. Unit No. 2: (first petal) 1 rose print. Unit No. 3: (second petal) 1 pink print. Unit No. 4: (out­side petal) 1 rose. Unit No. 5: (large leaf) 16 green print. Unit No. 6: (small leaf) 4 green print. Unit No. 7: (bud) 2 rose and 1 rose print. Cut 18 squares of white each 18 1/2 inches. Cut 10 triangles (allowing for seams) half the size of white squares. Cut 4 pieces half the size of triangles for corners, allowing for seams.

To Apply Design . . . Place rose print bud 2 1/4 inches away from corner point.

Setting the Quilt . . . For border cut 2 strips of white 12 1/2 x 97 1/2 inches and 2 strips 121/2 x 122 inches. Sew to corresponding sides miter-ing corners. Using green print, make five 12-inch scallops, 12 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches deep for each short side, and 7 for each long side (use a plate or a victrola record 12 inches in diameter for making the pattern). Place center of one scallop to center of each side, then place the remainder of scallops adjacent to each other as shown. Make a scallop to fit each corner. Complete border with buds.

Quilting . . . Quilt as shown.

Turkey Track

Pioneer mothers, fearing that "Wandering Foot" suggested wanderlust, rechristened this beautiful quilt pattern "Turkey Track."

Allow for Seams

Materials: For Single Size, 72 x 108 inches: 11 yards of red print and 9 yards of white fab­ric, 39 inches wide. For Double Size, 96 x 108 inches: 141/2 yards of red print and 11 yards of white fabric, 39 inches wide. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.
See pages 54-56 and 78 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . .. Unit No. 1: 1 red print. Unit No. 2: 12 red print.

For Single Size, multiply the above numbers by 28. For Double Size, multiply the above numbers by 42. For Single Size, cut 28 white squares each 12 1/2 inches. For Double Size, cut 42 white squares each 12 1/2 inches.

To Apply Design . . . See page 78.

Setting the Quilt. . . For Single Size, set 4 x 7 blocks. For Double Size, set 6 x 7 blocks.

Border . . . For Single Size, cut 2 strips of white 121/2 x 108 1/2 inches and 2 strips 121/2 x 721/2 inches. For Double Size, cut 2 strips 121/2x 1081/2 inches and 2 strips 121/2 x 961/2 inches. Sew to corresponding sides, mitering corners. Apply triangle borders as shown (triangles are half of a 2l/8-inch square). For stems, see page 78. Sew stems across center of each side of border as shown. Cut the necessary number of leaves and apply to stem.

Quilting . . . Quilt as desired.

Each 12-inch block is made up of 2 units. Pat­terns are given for Units No. 1 and No. 2.

Hollyhock Wreath

This colorful quilt, gay as a hollyhock border in old-time gardens, was copied in New York City in 1936. Pointed leaves are characteristic of many very old floral patterns.

Allow for Seams

Materials: For Single Size, 73 x 115 inches: 7 yards of white and 31/4 yards of green fabric. For flowers, 1/2 yard each of solid and print fabric; 1/4 yard each of solid yellow and yellow print fabric. For Double Size, 90 x 110 inches: 9 yards of white and 31/2 yards of green fabric. For flowers, 1/2 yard each of solid and print fabric; 1/4 yard each of solid yellow and yellow print fabric. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.

Note: Scraps of fabric may be used for flowers. See pages 54-56 and 78 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Floral Block . . . Unit No. 1:2 print, 2 solid. Unit No. 2: 4 green. Unit No. 3: 8 green. Unit No. 4: 2 solid yellow, 2 yellow print.

For Single Size, multiply the above numbers by 30. For Double Size, multiply the above numbers by 40. For Single Size, cut 60 white squares, each 11 inches. For Double Size, cut 80 white squares, each 11 inches.

To Apply Design . . . See page 78. Mark a circle 61/2 inches in diameter in center of a white square. Sew units around circle as shown. Cut 4 bias strips (see page 78) and sew between flowers. For Single Size, make 29 more blocks like this. For Double Size, make 39 more blocks like this.

White Blocks . . . Applique 4 No. 3 units and 1 No. 4 unit to each remaining white square at center.

Setting the Quilt . . . For Single Size, set 6 x 10 blocks, alternating floral and white blocks. For Double Size, set 8 x 10 blocks, alternating floral and white blocks.

Border . . . Cut 4 strips of green (one for each side of quilt) 51/2inches wide and long enough to miter corners. Sew to corresponding sides, mitering corners.

Quilting . . . Quilt as shown, or as desired. Bind edges with green. Each 11-inch floral block is made up of 4 units. Patterns are given for Units Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Rare Old Tulip

This colorful design is very old. The first rec­ord we have of it is in a letter written early in the 1800's. 96 x 108 inches

Materials: 2 yards of red, 1 yard of yellow print, 1 yard of red polka dot, 5 yards of green print, and 9 yards of white 39 inches wide. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.

Each block is made of 6 units. Patterns are given for half of Unit Nos. 1, 2, and 3; Unit Nos. 4 and 5 are complete; Unit No. 6 is a circle 10 inches in diameter and is applied after 4 squares are joined. See pages 54-56 and 78 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . . . 181/2 inch white square. Unit No. 1: (tip of tulip) 3 red polka dot. Unit No. 2: (top petal of tulip) 3 yellow print. Unit No. 3: (base of tulip) 3 red. Unit No. 4: (small leaf) 2 green print. Unit No. 5: (large leaf) 2 green print. Cut a bias strip of green print 11/2 inches wide and 121/2 inches long for center stem. Cut 2 strips of green print 11/2x 61/2 inches for short stems.

To Apply Design . . . Place center tulip 3 inches away from corner point. Make 16 blocks in all. Setting the Quilt. . . When blocks are joined, applique a circle 101/2 inches in diameter (al­lowing for seams) in center of every 4 blocks as shown. For the border, cut 2 strips of white 121/2 x 721/2 inches and 2 strips 181/2 x 961/2 inches. Sew one 121/2-inch strip on each side. Then sew the remaining strips across top and bottom. Make a long bias strip as for stems and apply it as shown all around center of border. Applique 58 leaves and 4 tulips on border stem as shown.

Quilting . . . Follow the outline of design and quilt as shown, having quilting lines 1/4inch apart. Quilt 1/8inch away from all joinings as shown. When quilting is completed, finish all edges.

The President's Wreath

This pattern has the grace and elegance that made it popular for use as a bride's quilt. The coverlet in the picture was made near Harris-burg in the 1850's. 91 1/2 x 1031/2 inches

Materials: 81/2 yards of white 39 inches wide,91/2 yards of green, 3 yards of red. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread.

Each block is made up of 5 different units. Patterns are given for half of Unit Nos. 1, 2 and 3; Unit No. 4 is complete; Unit No. 5 is made by drawing 2 circles inside each other, the larger circle 161/4 inches in diameter and the smaller circle 145/8 inches in diameter. Pat­terns are also given for half of Unit Nos. 6 and 7; these are used for border. See pages 54-56 and 78 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . .. Unit No. 1: (tip of bud) 8 red. Unit No. 2: (base of bud) 8 green. Unit No. 3: (flower) 4 red. Unit No. 4: (leaf) 24 green. Unit No. 5: (circle) 1 green. Cut 9 squares of white 23 inches square.

To Apply Design . . . Place circle so that it is the same distance away from center on all sides. See page 78 for Applying Design.

Setting the Quilt . . . See general directions on pages 54-56. For border cut 2 strips of white 121/2 x 68 inches. Sew one on each side. Then cut 2 strips I8 1/2 x 92 inches and sew one across top and bottom. Using green, make six 12-inch scallops, 12 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches deep for each short side, and seven for each long side (use a plate or a victrola record 12 inches in diameter to make the pattern). Place scallops 4 inches in from all edges and adja­cent to each other. Make a scallop to fit each corner. Complete border by appliqueing a Unit No. 6 between each scallop and a Unit No. 7 in each scallop.

Quilting . .. Quilt as shown or as desired.

Birds in the Air

The originator of this quilt took much pleasure in the world about her, if we are to judge from the name she chose. She combined the familiar nine patch with applique to illustrate her pleasant fancy.

Materials: 8 yards of white, 3 yards of rust, 2 yards of gold, 2 yards of brown print, 2 yards of yellow print. Use Best Six Cord, or Heavy Duty or Quilting Thread

Each block is made up of 5 units. Patterns are given for Unit Nos. 1 and 2. Unit Nos. 3, 4, and 5 are respectively 2 inches square, 3 inches square, and a rectangle 3x6 inches.

See pages 54-56 and 78 for general directions.

Number of Each Unit to Cut for 1 Block . . . Unit No. 1: 8 brown print. Unit No. 2: 2 gold, 2 rust. Unit No. 3: 5 yellow print and 4 white. Unit No. 4: 4 white. Unit No. 5: 4 white. For Single Size, multiply the above numbers by 54. For Double Size, multiply above num­bers by 72.

How to Combine Units to Form a Block . . . Make a nine patch as shown with No. 3 units. Sew a Unit No. 5 to each side of the nine patch. Complete block with Units No. 4. Ap­plique a Unit No. 2 on each Unit No. 4, having the 2 gold and 2 rust opposite each other. Applique Units No. 1 on each side of Units No. 2 as shown.

Setting the Quilt . . . See general directions on page 55.

Quilting . . . Quilt applique leaves and yellow print squares of nine patch 1/4inch away from seams. Quilt white square of nine patch as shown.
When quilting is completed, bind all edges with rust.

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